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reduction

in the Scots law of civil remedies, the remedy to have a writing annulled. In lower courts it can only be done OPE EXCEPTIONIS, by way of defence.

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Closed reduction transarticular Kirschner wire fixation versus open reduction internal fixation in the treatment of Bennett's fracture dislocation.

Bennett fractures: a review of management

Closed reduction and percutaneous pinning is a safe technique having adequate clinical and functional outcomes.

A Commonly Encountered Fracture at Hand Surgery Clinics: Fracture of the Thumb Metacarpal Base/El Cerrahisi Kliniklerinde Sik Gorulen Bir Kirik: Basparmak Metakarp Taban Kiriklari

These are closed reduction and above elbow casting, Blount's technique9 (in which reduction is maintained by a flexed position of the elbow in a collar and cuff sling), skeletal traction, closed reduction with percutaneous pinning and lastly open reduction and internal fixation.

OUTCOME OF CLOSED REDUCTION AND PERCUTANEOUS PINNING IN SUPRACONDYLAR TYPE II AND III FRACTURES IN CHILDREN

The approach may be preferred in patients with type 3 paediatric supracondylar humerus fractures in whom closed reduction may have failed to provide sufficient anatomical reduction.

Middle and long term radiologic and functional results of childhood supracondylar humeral fractures operated in first 24 hours with limited medial approach

It may be possible, though unlikely, to achieve closed reduction of this type of injury, which may increase the risk of iatrogenic osteochondral lesions (6).

Irreducible lateral dislocation of patella with rotation

Consequently, 5 patients went to theatre immediately, undergoing open reduction and instrumented fusion, obviating the risks of disc prolapse into the spinal canal with closed reduction, and avoiding the delay in waiting for an MRI.

Rugby and cervical spine injuries--has anything changed? A 5-year review in the Western Cape

As a result, open or closed reduction combined with internal fixation is frequently required.

Fractures of the wrist and hand

(13) If it is clear that the patient is deteriorating neurologically or has a neurological complete lesion and the X-rays confirm a dislocation, it would be reasonable to proceed with closed reduction. There is some weak evidence to suggest early reduction in bifacet dislocations improves outcome, so one would prefer not to delay.

BokSmart: medical management of suspected serious acute spinal cord injuries in rugby players

Early treatment of arytenoid subluxation includes direct laryngoscopy and closed reduction of the subluxated arytenoid with the patient under general anaesthesia or under local anaesthesia with intravenous sedation.

Arytenoid subluxation after a difficult intubation treated successfully with voice therapy

Similarly, it is clinically assumed that patients with internal fixation (ORIF) and closed reduction by Plaster of Paris should be able to learn ambulation with crutches or frame faster than those on traction.

Rehabilitation care outcome of lower limb fractures in a Nigerian teaching hospital-a retrospective study

In the patient history, the examining physician noted that the patient had a closed reduction of a hip fracture and had spent a week in the hospital before being discharged 1 week earlier.

Clues to missed PE often found in vital signs

The operation is called a hip reduction surgery and can be performed as an open or closed reduction. With closed reduction, the surgeon moves the head of the femur back into the socket.